Things needed for a 16v swap??

[wayders]

Could someone plz write me up a basic list of all the bits i need b4 i make a visit to the breakers yard to carry out both a 1.8 16v and 2ltr16v engine swap into my 1.8 8v Mk1 GTI. Would also like to know the best engines to use??

[gibby]

Do you know ! You lot want it all on a plate don't you !

Check this thread out in the mk1 maintenance section !

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=35132.0

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

You basically need everything connected to the engine under the bonnet, and the full wiring loom + ECU & relays

DO NOT BUY AN ASHLEY EXHAUST - they are as sh!t as sh!t can be!!!!!    If you're handy with a welder (or even if you're pants like me) Grab the downpipe & manifold off the mk2 and you can have a perfectly fitting, near factory exhaust instead 
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=44007.0

PM me you're email address & I'll send you a very handy PDF file forwarded to me when I started mine 

 :embarassed: If it goes anything like my conversion you might want to keep hold of your old engine - I'm one problem away from fuc&ing the whole 16v idea off, ripping the engine out and going back to the 1600cc 8v 


Gibby, bugger I forgot about that, I could have saved myself loads of typing 

[wayders]

Oh no gibby lol, not that dreaded thread again, tried reading it 3 times now and it makes my head spin, information overload! All i need is a straightforward list of all the bits i need then my mechanic will do the reast.. Thanks mate.